Hong Kong legislature issued draft bill calling for stiff punishment for anyone who “display any behavior that is disrespectful” to Chinese national anthem.
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Guatemala Court Blocks President’s Expulsion of UN Team
Guatemala’s highest court issued a ruling Wednesday blocking President Jimmy Morales’ decision to unilaterally end a U.N. anti-corruption commission.
South Africa’s ANC Facing Factionalism Ahead of Vote
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) celebrated its anniversary this week by counting the party’s successes in the past 25 years.
Israel Says it Can Foil Foreign Election Meddling Amid Scare
Israel’s internal security service says it was prepared to thwart any foreign intervention in the upcoming elections, as suspicions were made on Russia.
Vietnam Accuses Facebook of Allowing Anti-Government Comments
Facebook has violated Vietnam’s new cybersecurity law by allowing users to post anti-government comments on the platform, state media said on Wednesday.
DR Congo’s Tshisekedi Declared Winner As Opponent Cries Foul
The runner-up of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election is dismissing the official results showing Felix Tshisekedi winning as a sham.
Sudan’s Bashir Vows to Stay in Power as Protests Rage Nearby
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir vows he would stay in power, as protesters massed a few miles away calling for him to quit over an economic crisis.
Congo Riot Police Deploy Ahead of Vote Result
Riot police deployed at electoral commission headquarters in Kinshasa amid fears of a disputed result in a DC Congo presidential election.
Gabon Coup Attempt After-Effects May Not be Over
Armed men who took over Gabon state TV before dawn Monday had a stern message, followed a script typical for military-led coups in West and Central Africa.
Saudi Teen Safe in Thailand, For Now
The father and brother of a Saudi teenager who was detained in Bangkok after fleeing a family she claims will kill her are, according to police.